Jean Elizabeth Oberg

Jean Elizabeth Oberg (nee Griffiths), 90, a resident of Crystal Lake since 1961, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, at The Fountains of Crystal Lake. She was born April 5, 1922, in Fulton, N.Y., to the late David and Elizabeth (nee Howard) Griffiths. She married the late Richard Oberg on Dec. 23, 1944, in Chicago. He preceded her in death May 12, 1994. Jean served as a Navy Yeoman Third Class in Washington, D.C., during World War II. After the war, she lived in Chicago and Mount Prospect before moving to Crystal Lake. Jean worked as a dental assistant in Crystal Lake for more than 40 years for Dr. Donald Brandeau and Dr. Timothy Sullivan. She loved her job and co-workers, but finally decided to retire at the age of 85. Jean was a member of and volunteer at the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake. She also did volunteer work as a driver for many years for Faith in Action McHenry County. More than anything, Jean loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed music, theater and gardening. She was a gentle, kind and caring person who valued her many friendships. She always looked for ways to help or show love and appreciation to others. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and co-workers. Jean is survived by her children, Dr. Gary Oberg, Melodee (Wayne) Markee and Dean (Carol) Oberg; grandchildren, Tyler (Michelle) and Brennan (Cindy) Markee, and Leatha and Ryan Oberg; step-grandsons, Jay and Douglas Holliman; great-grandchildren, Brianne, Kennedy and Owen Markee, and Trevor Santiago Oberg; step-great-grandchildren, Paige, Kyan, Jay Jr. and Raven Holliman; her sister, Irene Blake; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was preceded in death by her siblings, Marie (John) Jacoby and John (Mary) Griffiths; and brother-in-law, Donald Blake. A memorial visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the memorial service at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jean's name may be made to Faith in Action McHenry County, 7105 Virginia Road, Suite 25, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, www.fiamchenrycounty.org, or the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Published by Northwest Herald on May 14, 2012.